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Smoked Chicken Enchiladas
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Smoked Chicken Enchiladas

Classic restaurant style red enchiladas smoked on your charcoal or pellet grill in just 30 minutes. This crowd favorite Mexican inspired dinner is one the whole family will love.
Course Grilling
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword leftover smoked chicken enchiladas, smoked chicken enchiladas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Enchiladas
Calories 317kcal
Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Cooked, Shredded Chicken (Use leftover smoked chicken or a rotisserie chicken if desired)
  • 16 oz. Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 Poblano Pepper seeds removed and diced small
  • 1 small Jalapeno seeds removed and diced small
  • 1/2 Red Onion diced small
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp BBQ Dry Rub (use your favorite)
  • Garnishes: Sour cream, cilantro, salsa, hot sauce etc.

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to 350 F. and set it for indirect heat.

Enchilada Filling

  • In a sauté pan, add the oil and heat to medium heat. Add your onion, garlic, and peppers to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the seasonings to the pan and mix another minute and remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken and the beans to the pan and combine together. Let it cool slightly and add 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese.
  • While the chicken mixture is cooling, place the corn tortillas over a burner (or over your grill grates) and cook them about 5-10 seconds per side. Place them under foil or a paper towel and set them aside.
  • In your baking dish, pour enough enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of the dish. This should be about 1/2 cup.

Forming Your Enchiladas

  • Each enchilada will require 2 tortillas shells. Place down 1 tortilla and cover it with about 2 tbsp. of shredded cheese. Then place the second tortilla over the top.
  • Next, add a few tablespoons of the chicken mixture to the tortilla. Roll it tightly and then place it seam side down into your pan over the sauce.
  • Repeat this step 5 more times, until all 6 enchiladas are made. If you have leftover filling save it for tacos, nachos, or a quesadilla another day!
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and then add the last 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the top of your enchiladas.

Smoking and Serving

  • Smoked your chicken enchiladas, uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings. I love sour cream, cilantro, salsa, and hot sauce, etc.

Notes

To prep this recipe faster, use leftover smoked pulled chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken to save time! 

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1328mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 2mg